Great Hunter used his late-running style effectively to earn a 1-length victory Saturday in the $200,000 Robert B. Lewis Stakes, confirming the 3-year-old colt's status as a Kentucky Derby threat. Making his 2007 debut, Great Hunter covered 1 1/16 miles in 1:42.89 and paid $3.80, $2.60 and $2.20 as the 4-5 wagering favorite at Santa Anita.

Voted best spa by Conde Nast's Traveler magazine 10 times, Canyon Ranch may be the best-known resort of its type in America. It's been a leader among destination spas in combining health and fitness with services like facials and massages, and it employs three staff members for every guest to ensure that customers leave happy.

Brother Derek is warming up well for his final Kentucky Derby prep race. With the Santa Anita Derby less than two weeks away, Brother Derek worked six furlongs Sunday with regular rider Alex Solis aboard. Time for the breeze at Santa Anita was a solid 1:11.

First Samurai found a way to win the Fountain of Youth Stakes, thanks to a disqualification. Corinthian finished a length ahead of First Samurai in Saturday's 1 1/8-mile race, but only after the colt cut off First Samurai in the stretch and then veered out and bumped the Kentucky Derby hopeful before crossing the finish line.

At evolving Gulfstream Park, racing officials are working feverishly toward a big weekend of Kentucky Derby prep races. Highly regarded First Samurai tops a probable field of 10 3-year-olds for the $300,000 Fountain of Youth Stakes.